Royal Canadian Mint numismatic coins (2000s)
One of the most highly profitable aspects of the Royal Canadian Mint’s enterprise is in its Numismatic product line. The euphoria surrounding the year 2000 led to the birth of the Millennium 25-cent coin program. The numismatic line included proof quality coins sold individually or as a complete set. This level of excess would come to signify the coming decade. The number of numismatic releases would increase on an annual basis starting in 2003. Numismatic three cents, five cents, and ten cents would be introduced, along with numismatic three dollars and eight dollars. Luxury coins would not be immune to the dramatic increases that ensued. Coins with face values of 250, 300 and 350 dollars would be introduced by 2006.
A new trend for the RCM would emerge with the design of the numismatic three cent coin. The three cent coin was packaged in a coin and stamp set as part of a joint venture with Canada Post. This partnership would lead to another ten coin and stamp sets in the decade. An additional trend that emerged was the RCM's commitment to military and Olympic coins as well.
From Vimy Ridge to D-Day to a new release of the Victory Nickel with a commemorative booklet, the 5-cent piece became very monumental in acknowledging the contributions of Canada's military in the 20th Century. With the advent of the Lucky Loonie, the good luck charm that brought Olympic gold to Canada's hockey teams in 2002, the RCM paid tribute to that accomplishment with its Going for the Gold set in 2002 featuring a double-dated Loon coin packaged with MacLean's magazine and Olympic stamps. This would be followed by the Sterling Silver Lucky Loonie coins in 2004 and 2006.
The decade would also be marked by very dramatic price increases. Items that could be classified as “staples” in the numismatic offering, such as the Silver Dollar, the Hundred Dollar Gold, and the Two Hundred Gold, had not experienced significant price increases for several years.
The Silver Dollar from 2000 was priced at $29.95 and $19.95 but in 2006, these two items were now priced at $39.95 and $31.95. At the beginning of the 1990s, the silver dollar was priced at $22.95 for the proof version, and $16.75 for the brilliant version.
More dramatic was the pricing of the One Hundred and Two Hundred Dollar gold. The beginning of the millennium saw the One Hundred Dollar Gold at $259.95 but its price increased to $359.95 by 2006. In 1990, the price of such a coin would have been $245.00. Due to the increase in the value of gold, the two hundred dollar gold experienced an even larger spike in the pricing. Starting in 2000 at $414.95, the price would rise to $564.95. In 1990, the price was only $395.00.
During the decade, there were various technological achievements. The first RCM gold coin to be directly laser etched was the $100 Gold Leduc Oil Fields coin from 2002. The technique would be later used for the 2003 $100 Gold Marquis Wheat coin and the 2004 $20 Iceberg coin. In 2001, the RCM achieved innovation with the 2001 Marconi $5 silver coin. It was the first RCM coin to utilize with a direct lasered finish. One of the technological breakthroughs for the RCM involved the 2006 Canadian Achievement Series silver coin featuring Colonel Chris Hadfield. It was the first Canadian coin to be completely sculpted using computer software.
The Northern Lights $20 Silver Coin was the first RCM hologram coin to feature a hologram without a raised border and, therefore, no delineation. The hologram merges with the engraved relief of the mountains. In 2006, the $30 Canadarm coin was the first Canadian coin to be completely sculpted using computer software. Technically, it was a complex design to render, due to the depiction of the closed glass visor and the complicated features of the Canadarm.
Commemorative Silver Dollar Series
Gold Plated Proof Silver Dollars
These Gold Plated Proof Silver Dollars were packaged with the corresponding Proof Sets for the year.Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
2005 | 40th Anniversary, Canada's Flag | William Woodruff | N/A | $84.95 |
2006 | Victoria Cross | Royal Canadian Mint Staff | N/A | $84.95 |
2007 | Thayendanegea Joseph Brant | RCM Staff based on image by Laurie McGaw | N/A | $89.95 |
2008 | 400th Anniversary of Quebec | Suzanne Duranceau | 60,000 | $89.95 |
2009 | 100th Anniversary of Flight | Jason Bouwman | 55,000 | $99.95 |
Montreal Canadiens 100th Anniversary
Four unique gold coins were produced by the RCM to honour the 100th Anniversary of the Montreal Canadiens. The coins are on permanent display at the Centennial Plaza at the Bell Centre in Montreal. The coins have a face value of $1 and have the Canadiens centennial logo on the reverse. The coins are featured on memorial plaques dedicated to four legends: Howie Morenz, Maurice Richard, Jean Beliveau, and Guy Lafleur. The obverse is the Susannah Blunt effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Each plaque also has two circulation five cent coins marking the start and end of each player's career. The coins were gold plated versions of the nickel aureate dollar used for circulating $1 coins.A special edition proof silver dollar was also issued with two different types of packaging.
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Issue Price |
2009 | Montreal Canadiens centennial | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 15,000 | $74.95 | $69.95 |
Numismatic One, Three and Five Cents
One CentYear | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
2004 | 2003 Annual Report Collectible | G.E. Kruger-Gray | 10,000 | $24.95 |
Three Cents
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
2001 | Sesquicentennial of Canada's First Postage Stamp | Based on an image by Sir Sanford Fleming | 59,573 | $39.95 |
Five Cents
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
2000 | Les Voltigeurs de Québec | RCM Staff | 34,024 | $16.95 |
2001 | 125th Anniversary, Royal Military College | Gerald T. Locklin | 25,834 | $16.95 |
2002 | 85th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge | S.A. Allward | 22,646 | $16.95 |
2004 | 60th Anniversary of D-Day | Thomas Shingles | 20,019 | $29.95 |
2005 | 60th Anniversary of End of World War II | Thomas Shingles | 42,792 | $29.95 |
2005 | Annual Report Coin | Thomas Shingles | 12,000 | $24.95 |
Numismatic Ten Cents
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
2000 | 100th Anniversary, Credit Unions, Alphonse Desjardins | Jean-Guy Lebel | 69,791 | $14.95 |
2001 | International Year of the Volunteers | RCM Design | 40,634 | $14.95 |
2004 | 100th Anniversary of Canadian Open | Cosme Saffioti | 31,744 | $39.95 |
Numismatic 25-cent Pieces
Oversized 25-cent pieces
2005–present
Canada Day
A variant of the 2002 Canada Day coin was issued in circulation without any colour. It was presented to new Canadians at their citizenship ceremony during "Celebrate Canada Day" week. These coins were distributed between July and September 2002 with a final mintage of 30,627,000.Holiday Coin Set
NHL coins
Birds of Canada series (part 1)
Numismatic Fifty-Cent Collections
Discovering Nature Series
- Started in 1995
Year | Theme | Artist | Finish | Issue Price | Total Mintage | Designs |
2000 | Canada's Birds of Prey | Jean-Luc Grandin and Pierre Leduc | Proof | $59.95 | 123,628 | Bald eagle, osprey, great horned owl, red-tailed hawk |
Canadian Sports Series
- Started in 1998
Year | Coin No 1 | Coin No 2 | Coin No 3 | Coin No 4 | Artist | Finish | Issue Price | Total Mintage |
2000 | First Recorded Hockey Game, 1875 | Introduction of Curling to North America, 1760 | First Steeplechase Race, 1840 | Birth of the 5-Pin Bowling League, 1910 | Brian Hughes | Proof | $59.95 | 50,091 |
Canadian Festivals Series
Year | Coin No 1 | Coin No 2 | Coin No 3 | Coin No 4 | Coin No 5 | Artist | Finish | Issue Price for each coin | Total Mintage |
2001 | Québec Winter Carnival | Toonik Tyme | Folk Festival | Festival of Fathers | N/A | Sylvie Daigneault, John Mardon, David Craig, Brenda Whiteway | Proof | $21.95 | 58,123 |
2002 | Annapolis Valley Blossom | Stratford Festival | Folkarama | Calgary Stampede, | Squamish Days, | Sylvie Daigneault, John Mardon, David Craig, Michelle Grant, Brenda Whiteway | Proof | $21.95 | 61,900 |
2003 | Yukon Festival | Back to Batoche | Great Northern Arts Festival | Festival Acadien de Caraquet | N/A | Ken Anderson, David Hannan, Dawn Oman, Hudson Design Group | Proof | $21.95 | 26,451 |
Canadian Folklore and Legends Series
Year | Coin No 1 | Coin No 2 | Coin No 3 | Artist | Finish | Issue Price for each coin | Total Mintage |
2001 | The Sled | The Maiden's Cave | Les Petits Sauteux | Valentina Holtz-Entin, Peter Kiss, Miyuki Tanobe | Proof | $24.95 | 28,979 |
2002 | The Pig That Wouldn't Get Over The Stile | Shoemaker in Heaven | Le Vaisseau Fantome | Laura Jolicoeur, Francine Gravel, Colette Boivin | Proof | $24.95 | 19,789 |
Canadian Floral Collection
Year | Theme | Artist | Finish | Issue Price | Total Mintage |
2002 | Golden Tulip | Anthony Testa | Proof | $24.95 | 19,986 |
2003 | Golden Daffodil | Christie Paquet | Proof | $34.95 | 36,293 |
2004 | Golden Easter Lily | Christie Paquet | Proof | $34.95 | 23,486 |
2005 | Golden rose | Christie Paquet | Proof | $34.95 | 23,000 |
2006 | Golden Daisy | Christie Paquet | Proof | $34.95 | 23,000 |
2007 | Golden Forget-Me-Not | Christie Paquet | Proof | $38.95 | 20,000 |
Coat of Arms of Canada
Year | Theme | Finish | Issue Price | Total Mintage |
2004 | Evolution of Queen's Effigy | Proof | $79.95 | 11,707 |
1/25 Ounce Gold
Butterfly Collection
Year | Butterfly | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Finish |
2004 | Tiger swallowtail | Jianping Yan | 19,910 | $39.95 | Hologram |
2004 | Clouded Sulphur | Susan Taylor | 15,281 | $39.95 | Selective gold plating |
2005 | Monarch | Susan Taylor | 20,000 | $39.95 | Colourized, orange and black |
2005 | Great Spangled Fritillary | Jianping Yan | 20,000 | $39.95 | Hologram |
2006 | Short-tailed swallowtail | Susan Taylor | 20,000 | $39.95 | Proof |
2006 | Silvery blue | Jianping Yan | 20,000 | $39.95 | Hologram |
60th Anniversary of the end of World War II
Year | Coin No 1 | Coin No 2 | Coin No 3 | Coin No 4 | Coin No 5 | Coin No 6 | Artist | Finish | Issue Price | Total Mintage |
2005 | Battle of Britain | Battle of the Atlantic | Raid on Dieppe | Conquest of Sicily | Liberation of the Netherlands | Battle of the Scheldt | Peter Mossman | Specimen | $149.95 | 20,000 |
Legends of Hockey
All legends sets consisted of four coins with images provided courtesy of the Hockey Hall of Fame.Numismatic One, Two and Three Dollars
NHL Coins
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Special Notes |
2008 | Calgary Flames | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2008 | Calgary Flames | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Calgary Flames Gift Set |
2008 | Edmonton Oilers | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2008 | Edmonton Oilers | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Edmonton Oilers Gift Set |
2008 | Montreal Canadiens | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2008 | Montreal Canadiens | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Montreal Canadiens Gift Set |
2008 | Ottawa Senators | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2008 | Ottawa Senators | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Ottawa Senators Gift Set |
2008 | Toronto Maple Leafs | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2008 | Toronto Maple Leafs | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Toronto Maple Leafs Gift Set |
2008 | Vancouver Canucks | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
2008 | Vancouver Canucks | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Vancouver Canucks Gift Set |
2009 | Calgary Flames | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Calgary Flames Gift Set |
2009 | Edmonton Oilers | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Edmonton Oilers Gift Set |
2009 | Montreal Canadiens | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Montreal Canadiens Gift Set |
2009 | Ottawa Senators | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Ottawa Senators Gift Set |
2009 | Toronto Maple Leafs | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Toronto Maple Leafs Gift Set |
2009 | Vancouver Canucks | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Vancouver Canucks Gift Set |
Specimen Set Variant Dollars
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
2002 | 15th Anniversary Loonie | Jean-Luc Grandin | 67,672 | $39.95 |
2004 | Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary | Susan Taylor | 46,493 | $39.95 |
2005 | Tufted puffin | Mark Hobson | 39,818 | $39.95 |
2006 | Snowy owl | Glen Loates | 39,935 | $39.95 |
2007 | Trumpeter swan | Kerri Burnett | 27,056 | 45.95 |
2008 | Common eider | Mark Hobson | 21,227 | $45.95 |
2009 | Great Blue Heron | Chris Jordison | 21,677 | $49.95 |
2010 | Northern Harrier | Arnold Nogy | 21,111 | $49.95 |
2011 | Great Grey Owl | Arnold Nogy | 25,665 | $49.95 |
2012 | 25th Anniversary Loon | Arnold Nogy | 34,975 | $49.95 |
2013 | Blue-Winged Teal | Glen Loates | 28,884 | $49.95 |
2014 | Ferriginous Hawk | Trevor Tennant | 24,181 | $49.95 |
2015 | Blue Jay | Edward Spera | 30,000 | $49.95 |
2016 | Tundra Swan | Glen Scrimshaw | 30,000 | $49.95 |
2017 | Snow Goose | Derek C. Wicks | 30,000 | $51.95 |
2018 | Burrowing Owl | Pierre Girard | 30,000 | $49.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
2004 | Proud polar bear | N/A | 25,208 | $29.22 |
2006 | 22K Gold 10th Anniversary Two Dollar Coin | Brent Townsend | 3,000 | $399.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
2010 | Lynx Kittens | Christie Paquet | 14,790 | $49.95 |
2011 | Elk Calf | Christie Paquet | 13,899 | $49.95 |
2012 | Wolf Cubs | Emily Damstra | 14,968 | $49.95 |
2013 | Black Bear Cubs | Glen Loates | 15,468 | $49.95 |
2014 | Baby Rabbits | Pierre Leduc | 11,319 | $49.95 |
2015 | Baby Raccoons | Clinton Jammer | 15,000 | $49.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
2006 | Sterling Silver Square Beaver Coin | Cosme Saffioti | 20,000 | $45.95 |
Numismatic Four, Five and Eight Dollars
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
2007 | Parasaurolophus | Kerri Burnett | 20,000 | $39.95 |
2008 | Triceratops | Kerri Burnett | 20,000 | $39.95 |
2009 | Tyrannosaurus rex | Kerri Burnett | 20,000 | $42.95 |
2010 | Dromaeosaurus | Kerri Burnett | 20,000 | $42.95 |
2010 | Euoplocephalus tutus | Kerri Burnett | 13,000 | $49.95 |
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
2001 | First Wireless Transmission | Cosme Saffioti | 15,011 | $99.95 |
2002 | 15th Anniversary of Loonie | RCM Staff | 29,970 | $39.95 |
2002 | 90th Anniversary of $5 Coin Gold | W.H.J. Blakemore | 1998 | $749.95 |
2003 | FIFA 2006 World Cup of Soccer | Utszula Walerzak | 19,519 | $39.95 |
2004 | 100th Anniversary of Canadian Open Golf Tournament | Cosme Saffioti | 15,623 | $49.99 |
2004 | Majestic Moose | David Preston-Smith | 25,553 | $39.95 |
2005 | 60th Anniversary, End of World War II | Peter Mossman | 25,000 | $39.95 |
2005 | 60th Anniversary, End of World War II | Peter Mossman | 10,000 | 245 British Pounds |
2005 | Alberta Centennial | Michelle Grant | 20,000 | $49.95 |
2005 | Atlantic Walrus and Calf | Pierre Leduc | 25,555 | $49.55 |
2005 | Saskatchewan Centennial | Paulette Sapergia | 20,000 | $49.95 |
2005 | White tailed deer and fawn | Xerxes Irani | 25,555 | $49.55 |
2006 | Breast Cancer Enamelled | Christie Paquet | 15,000 | $59.95 |
2006 | Peregrine Falcon | Dwayne Harty | 25,555 | $49.55 |
2006 | Sable Island Horse | Paul Illsley | 25,555 | $49.55 |
2006 | Snowbirds | Jianping Yan | 25,555 | $59.95 |
2009 | 80th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Japan | N/A | 40,000 | $47.95 |
2003's Coin is double-dated. Its obverse has 2003 on it to signify year of release while its reverse has 2006 to commemorate year of event.
VARIANT was made for British Royal Mint as part of six-coin set from six countries commemorating end of World War II. The reverse was exactly the same as original issue but had privy mark of two maple leaves
The 80th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Japan is a joint issue between the Royal Canadian Mint and the Japan Mint. 35,000 coins are made available for Japan Mint customers, while only 5,000 are available for RCM customers.
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Special Notes |
2004 | Great Grizzly | N/A | 25,883 | $48.88 | Part of Coin and Stamp Set |
2005 | Chinese Railway Workers | RCM Staff | 20,000 | $120.00 | Two Coin Set |
2007 | Fine Silver Chinese Coin | Harvey Chan | 20,000 | $45.95 | Square hole in the middle of the coin |
2009 | Maple of Wisdom | Simon Ng | 14,888 | $88.88 | Part of the Maple Leaf Hologram Series; Sterling Silver; Swarovski Crystal Element in the middle |
Ten Dollars
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
2002 | 90th Anniversary of $10 Coin Gold | W.H.J. Blakemore | 1998 | $749.95 |
2005 | Year of the Veteran | Elaine Gobel | 20,000 | $49.95 |
2005 | Pope John Paul II | Susan Taylor | 24,716 | $49.95 |
2006 | Fortress of Louisbourg | Susan Taylor | N/A | $49.95 |
Fifteen Dollars
Chinese Lunar Cameo Coin Series
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
1998 | Year of the Tiger | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 68,888 | $68.88 |
1999 | Year of the Rabbit | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 88,634 | $72.88 |
2000 | Year of the Dragon | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 88,888 | $72.88 |
2001 | Year of the Snake | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 60,754 | $78.88 |
2002 | Year of the Horse | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 59,395 | $78.88 |
2003 | Year of the Goat | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 53,714 | $78.88 |
2004 | Year of the Monkey | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 46,182 | $83.88 |
2005 | Year of the Rooster | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 44,691 | $83.88 |
2006 | Year of the Dog | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 41,617 | $88.88 |
2007 | Year of the Pig | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 48,888 | $88.88 |
2008 | Year of the Rat | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 48,888 | $88.88 |
2009 | Year of the Ox | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 48,888 | $88.88 |
The last 4 coins are the only coins of their respective year bearing the former effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Canadian Dora de Pédery-Hunt.
Vignettes of Royalty Series
Customers who subscribed to The Vignettes of Royalty series of coins from the Royal Canadian Mint were, upon completion, given the 2009 King Edward VIII Medallion, an ultra-high relief, pure copper medallion.Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
2009 | King Edward VIII | Thomas Hugh Paget | copper | N/A | $19.95 |
Playing Card Money Series
Twenty Dollars
Land, Sea and Rail Transportation Series
Natural Wonders
Lighthouse Collection
National Parks
Tall Ships Collection
Architectural Collection
International Polar Year
The Royal Canadian Mint's $20 silver coin, launched on July 18, 2007 has evoked one of the darkest moments in the history of polar exploration and rankled Canada's main Inuit organization.The coin was struck to mark the 125th anniversary of the International Polar Year scientific studies and features a "world first" metallic-blue finish meant to mimic the Arctic's icy hues.
On one side of the coin is the customary portrait of Queen Elizabeth; on the other, 16th-century British explorer Martin Frobisher and a compass rose from his era, along with images of the ship he sailed in search of the fabled Northwest Passage and an Inuit man paddling his kayak in ice-choked waters.
A mint spokesman said the kayaker is simply meant to represent the indigenous people of the North and their role in Arctic exploration.
However, the combination of elements recalls an infamous episode from Frobisher's 1576 voyage to Baffin Island and the tragic fate of an unnamed Inuit paddler who was lured aboard the explorer's ship, Gabriel, and kidnapped for transport back to England as proof of the expedition's success in reaching the New World.
The Inuit captive, one of the first native North Americans known to have reached Europe, was put on circus-style display in England and became the subject of portraits, including one intended for Frobisher's sponsor, Queen Elizabeth I, before dying—probably of pneumonia or exposure to European disease—only weeks after arriving.
Great Canadian Locomotives
Crystal Raindrop
NHL Goalie Mask Coins
Canadian Commerce
Crystal Snowflake
The crystalline beauty of a snowflake shimmers with genuine CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski ElementsYear | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
2007 | Blue Crystal - Piedfort | Konrad Wachelko | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 5,000 | $94.95 |
2007 | Iridescent Crystal - Piedfort | Konrad Wachelko | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 5,000 | $94.95 |
2008 | Amethyst Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 7,500 | $94.95 |
2008 | Sapphire Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 7,500 | $94.95 |
2009 | Blue Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 7,500 | $94.95 |
2009 | Pink Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 7,500 | $94.95 |
2010 | Blue Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 7,500 | $99.95 |
2010 | Tanzanite Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 7,500 | $99.95 |
2011 | Emerald Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 15,000 | $114.95 |
2011 | Topaz Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 15,000 | $114.95 |
2011 | Hyacinth Red Small Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 15,000 | $114.95 |
2011 | Montana Blue Small Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 15,000 | $114.95 |
Holiday Pine Cones
A pair of pine cones with genuine CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Elements to enhance the pine needles and a decorative ribbon along the coin's edgeYear | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
2010 | Moonlight | Susan Taylor | 99.99% silver | 5,000 | $99.95 |
2010 | Ruby | Susan Taylor | 99.99% silver | 5,000 | $99.95 |
Other Holiday Coins
2011 is a traditional star-topped Christmas tree wrapped in fluffy garlands and studded with five genuine CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Element "lights".Other Coins
Thirty Dollars
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
2005 | Welcome Figure Totem Pole | Richard Hunt, Ph. D. | 20,000 | $79.95 |
2006 | Dog Sled | Arnold Nogy | 15,000 | $89.95 |
2009 | International Year of Astronomy | Colin Mayne | 10,000 | $89.95 |
Canadian Achievements
National War Memorials
Fifty Dollars
Seventy-Five Dollars
100 Dollar Gold
2002 was the first $100 Gold Coin to feature colouring on it. A sea of “black gold” was featured to commemorate the discovery of the Leduc Oil Field on February 13, 1947.150 Dollar Gold
18K Gold Proof Lunar Hologram Coin Series
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
2000 | Year of the Dragon | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 8,874 | $388.88 |
2001 | Year of the Snake | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 6,571 | $388.88 |
2002 | Year of the Horse | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 6,843 | $388.88 |
2003 | Year of the Goat | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 3,927 | $398.88 |
2004 | Year of the Monkey | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 3,318 | $398.88 |
2005 | Year of the Rooster | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $398.88 |
2006 | Year of the Dog | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $448.88 |
2007 | Year of the Pig | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $498.95 |
2008 | Year of the Rat | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $508.95 |
2009 | Year of the Ox | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $638.88 |
2010 | Year of the Tiger | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $555.55 |
2011 | Year of the Rabbit | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $638.88 |
18K Gold Proof Lunar Coin Series
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
2010 | Year of the Tiger | Aries Cheung | 75% gold, 25% silver | 2,500 | $555.55 |
2011 | Year of the Rabbit | Aries Cheung | 75% gold, 25% silver | 2,500 | $638.88 |
Scallop-shaped Series
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
2009 | Blessings of Wealth | Harvey Chan | 99.999% pure gold | 5,000 | $799.95 |
2010 | Blessings of Strength | Harvey Chan | 99.999% pure gold | 1,388 | $939.95 |
200 Dollar Gold
Celebrating Canadian Native Cultures and Traditions
Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
1997 | Haida Raven Bringing Light to the World | Robert Davidson | 11,610 | $414.95 |
1998 | Legend of the White Buffalo | Alex Janvier | 7,419 | $414.95 |
1999 | Mikmaq Butterfly | Alan Syliboy | 6,510 | $414.95 |
2000 | Mother and Child | Germaine Arnaktauyok | 7,410 | $414.95 |
Canadian Art and Artists
Canadian Commerce
250 Dollar Gold
300 Dollars
In 2002 the three cameos are 99.99% silver.In 2004 each cameo is struck in 24KT gold.
2006 was the Royal Canadian Mint's first coin incorporating authentic Swarovski Crystals in the design.
Canadian Achievements
In 2005, in order to represent each of Canada's time zones, the RCM issued six variants of the coin. The variants represented a total mintage of 1,200 coins.Shinplaster
Provincial Coat of Arms
Premium Gold Coin Series
Platinum Prehistoric Animals Collection
350 Dollar Gold
Provincial Flowers
1998 features the "4 Flowers" of the Canadian Coat of Arms symbolically represent each of the four founding nations of Canada - the French, the English, the Scottish and the Irish.500 Dollars
Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
2007 | Queen's Diamond Wedding Anniversary | Steve Hepburn | 99.99% pure gold | 200 | $5,999.95 |
2008 | 100th Anniversary Royal Canadian Mint | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 99.99% pure gold | 250 | $8,159.95 |
2009 | 150th Anniversary: Construction of Parliament Buildings | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 99.99% pure gold | 200 | $10,199.95 |
2010 | Vancouver 2010 - Look of the Games | Vancouver 2010 Design Team | 99.99% pure gold | 210 | $9,495.95 |
2010 | 75th Anniversary of the First Bank Notes | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 99.99% pure gold | 200 | $9,495.95 |
2007 was Royal Canadian Mint’s first five ounce gold coin and the introduction of the new 500 Dollar denomination
Palladium coins
Big and Little Bear ConstellationsYear | Theme | Artist | Finish | Issue Price | Total Mintage | Face Value |
2006 | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter | Colin Mayne | Specimen | $849.95 | 1,200 | Fifty Dollars |
Platinum coins
Endangered Wildlife Series
This collection started in 1995.Year | Theme | Face Values | Artist | Issue Price | Mintage | Finish |
2000 | Pronghorn | $30, $75, $150, $300 | Mark Hobson | $2,095.95 | 599 | Proof |
2001 | Harlequin duck | $30, $75, $150, $300 | Cosme Saffioti, Susan Taylor | $2,395.95 | 336 | Proof |
2002 | Great blue heron | $30, $75, $150, $300 | John-Luc Grondin | $2,495.95 | 700 | Proof |
2003 | Atlantic Walrus | $30, $75, $150, $300 | John-Luc Grondin | $2,995.95 | 365 | Proof |
2004 | Grizzly bear | $30, $75, $150, $300 | N/A | $2,995.95 | 376 | Proof |
Collector Cards
The first Collector Card that was issued was to commemorate the creation of a new effigy for her majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2003 and a redemption was offered in Chatelaine magazine. In 2004, to commemorate the Acadie 25-cent coin. One card was included with every phone order after the launch of the commemorative coin. With the release of the Lucky Loonie, a third Collector Card was created. To procure a card, customers had to go on the RCM website and place a request online. A total of 23 Collector Coin Cards have been released to date, mostly selling online for substantially more than they were when originally released.2003
- Queen's Effigy
2004
- 400th Anniversary of Acadia
- Lucky Loonie
- Poppy
2005
- Alberta Centennial Quarter
- Saskatchewan Centennial Quarter
- Terry Fox Loonie
- Victory Nickel
- Year of the Veteran Quarter
2006
- 10th Anniversary Toonie
- Lucky Loonie
- Medal of Bravery
- Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Quarter
2007
- Vancouver Olympics
2008
- 400th Anniversary of Québec
2010
- Poppy
2011
- Legendary Nature
2012
- War of 1812
2013
- Arctic Expedition
2014
- "Wait For Me, Daddy"
2015
- Sir John A. MacDonald
- 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag
Definition of finishes
- Bullion
- Proof
- Specimen
Mint marks
- A
- B
- C
- Dot
- 06SFS
- H
- Innukshuk
- International Polar Year
- Man Becomes Mountain
- *
- Maple Leaf
- P
- RCM Logo
- T/É
- Teddy bear
- W
- W/P